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Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.

Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.

HPE expands AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection in Australia, integrating Juniper Networks tech to boost zero-trust and cyber resilience for enterprises.

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.

Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.

RØDE offers its new Wireless Micro Camera Receiver free to current and new users, enhancing seamless audio recording across smartphones and cameras.

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

Brainfish has raised USD $6.4m to expand its AI-powered customer support technology, establish a US HQ, and grow its global market presence.

Western Digital launches new high-capacity Professional and NAS storage solutions in Australia, targeting creative and business data demands up to 208TB.

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.